An Ancient Pyramid Scheme

May. 4-10, 2005

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Relocated Exhibit Wing Luke Museum's "Executive Order 9066: Fifty Years Before and Fifty Years After," an examination of the internment of Japanese Americans during World War II, finds a new home at the Central Library. 1000 Fourth Ave., 206-386-4636. Free. 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Mon.-Wed.; 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Thurs.-Sat.; 1-5 p.m. Sun. Through Sat., May 28.

Election Reform Meeting BlackBoxVoting.org activist Bev Harris, profiled in Seattle Weekly last year, joins attorney Paul Lehto for a discussion of electronic voting and other imperfections in the election system. Sponsored by the Metropolitan Democratic Club of Seattle (but intended as a nonpartisan forum). College Club, 505 Madison St., 206-283-0725. $12. 5-7:30 p.m. Wed., May 4.

Hot Spots in Our World The University of Washington–sponsored lecture series continues with "Global Food: Multinational Corporations vs. Local Control in the U.S. and Canada," presented by Branden Born of UW's Canadian Studies Center. UW campus (call 206-897-8939 for exact location and to register). $15. 7-8:30 p.m. Wed., May 4.

Meet the Mammals The biweekly lecture series at the Burke Museum concludes with "Human Heritage: The Diversity of Primates and Our Place in Nature." 17th Avenue Northeast and Northeast 45th Street, 206-543-9681. Free (preregistration required). 7-8:30 p.m. Wed., May 4.

Conference: "Islam, Asia, Modernity" The University of Washington hosts a series of lectures and panels on the challenges currently facing the Islamic world. Panel topics include "Asian Islam and the Politics of Knowledge" and "The Crisis of Masculine Identities in Post-Soviet and Post-9/11 Muslim Asia." (Visit http://depts.washington.edu/asiaismo for a full schedule of events.) UW Kane Hall (various rooms), 206-543-4800. $15 (includes all events). 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. daily. Thurs., May 5-Sun., May 8.

David Broder The longtime Washington Post columnist joins Seattle Times publisher Frank Blethen for a conversation about partisan politics, Social Security, and the U.S. media's coverage of political issues. Sponsored by CityClub. Westin Hotel, 1900 Fifth Ave., 206-682-7395. $45 ($35 CityClub members; both fees include lunch). Noon-1:30 p.m. Thurs., May 5.

Maureen Clemmons The independent scholar, who believes wind power was involved in the construction of Egypt's pyramids, explains that theory as well as her upcoming attempt to build a full-scale pyramid in Mexico using kites. Museum of Flight, 9404 E. Marginal Way S., 206-764-5700. $14 ($13 seniors, $7.50 youth). Noon and 7 p.m. Thurs., May 5.

Park Dedication Celebrate the reopening of Beacon Hill's recently renovated Benefit Park with a stroll around the central plaza or a tumble on the play equipment. 9320 38th Ave. S., 206-332-9900 ext. 13. Free. 5:05 p.m. Thurs., May 5.

Madeleine Albright The first female Secretary of State delves into her new memoir, Madam Secretary, and addresses the political concerns of the day in an onstage interview hosted by the Seattle Chamber of Commerce. 1301 Fifth Ave., 206-389-7247. $50. 5:30-7:30 p.m. Thurs., May 5.

Ziauddin Sardar The Pakistani scholar, currently a visiting professor of postcolonial studies at London's City University, has authored several books on the relationship between Islam and the West. He talks about that interplay tonight to kick off "Islam, Asia, Modernity," a weekend conference at the University of Washington. UW Kane Hall (Room 220), 206-543-3920. Free. 7 p.m. Thurs., May 5.

Seth Berkley When will an AIDS vaccine be available? At Town Hall, the president of the International AIDS Vaccine Initiative tackles this and other questions surrounding the search. Town Hall, 1119 Eighth Ave., 206-652-4255. $5. 7:30 p.m. Thurs., May 5.

Carrie Dann At a forum hosted by Seattle Radical Women, the Shoshone Nation activist talks about the U.S. government's attempts to use Native American land for mining and the disposal of nuclear waste. New Freeway Hall, 5018 Rainier Ave. S., 206-722-6057. Free. 7:30 p.m. Thurs., May 5.

Keep Kids Safe An info expo for parents, with tips on everything from child development and literacy to health and safety. Seattle Center (Center House), 206-684-7200. Free. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Sat., May 7.

Family Fun Workshop A kid-friendly primer on the history of the rocket, with a chance to build your own. Museum of Flight, 9404 E. Marginal Way S., 206-764-5700. $14 ($13 seniors, $7.50 youth). 11:15 a.m. and 1:15 p.m. Sat., May 7-Sun., May 8.

History Lecture Author and historian Walt Crowley demonstrates the power of HistoryLink.org, "the online encyclopedia of local and state history in Washington." Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park, 117 S. Main St., 206-553-7220. Free. 2 p.m. Sat., May 7.

History Open House To introduce a new exhibit on Southeast Seattle, History House opens its doors to the public. City Council member David Della and former Department of Neighborhoods director Jim Diers are scheduled to speak. 790 N. 34th St., 206-675-8875. Free. 2-4 p.m. Sat., May 7.

Antiwar Concert Local music powerhouses the Capillaries, Jesse Sykes and the Sweet Hereafter, and the Mercy Killers join many other bands for a peace-themed show co-sponsored by Not in Our Name, whose anti-Bush "Statement of Conscience" petition will be read aloud at the event. Seattle Center (Mural Amphitheatre), 206-322-3813. Free. 3 p.m. Sat., May 7.

Seattle Peace Chorus Its 60 members perform Canto General: A Song of the People, a piece based on the poetry of Pablo Neruda, to celebrate the Nobel laureate's centenary. Town Hall, 1119 Eighth Ave., 206-264-5532. $17 ($15 advance, $13 seniors/students). 7:30 p.m. Sat., May 7.

Al Franken The Saturday Night Live alum and lefty gadfly, currently the unquestioned kingpin of liberal talk radio, broadcasts his national Al Franken Show live from Town Hall. 1119 Eighth Ave., 800-838-3006. $25. 9 a.m. Mon., May 9.

First Hill Historic House Tour See how the other half lived at a guided tour of two turn-of-the-century homes: the Stimson-Green Mansion and the Henry Dearborn House, both emblematic of First Hill's swanky past. Sponsored by Historic Seattle. Henry Dearborn House, 1117 Minor Ave., 206-622-6952. $10 ($8 Historic Seattle and Washington Trust members). 1-2:30 p.m. Tues., May 10.

"Green Building" Lecture Series Sponsored by Seattle Public Utilities and the Northwest EcoBuilding Guild, the series continues with "Supergreen: Pushing the Envelope on Green Home Design." Central Library, 1000 Fourth Ave., 206-386-4636. Free. 6-7:30 p.m. Tues., May 10.

David Brumer The conservative thinker, a member of the Jewish Federation of Greater Seattle's Israel Advocacy Committee, recounts his recent trip to Israel and talks about that country's struggle to uphold democracy in the face of terrorism. Family Pancake House (Banquet Room), 17621 Redmond Way, 425-883-0922. $3 (suggested). 7 p.m. Tues., May 10.

Cancer Care Forum The Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Centers sponsors a public forum on the prevalence of certain kinds of cancer in specific ethnic minorities. Downstairs at Town Hall, 1119 Eighth Ave., 206-667-5521. Free. 7 p.m. Tues., May 10.

Jack HamannBook Lust author Nancy Pearl chats with Hamann about On America Soil: How Justice Became a Casualty of World War II, in which the local journalist tells the story of an Italian POW lynched in 1944 at Seattle's Fort Lawton military base. An audience Q&A follows the conversation. Town Hall, 1119 Eighth Ave., 206-682-1770. $3 (suggested). 7:30 p.m. Tues., May 10.

Hot Spots in Our World The University of Washington–sponsored lecture series concludes with "Pakistan as a Pivotal State," presented by University of Oregon international studies professor Anita Weiss. UW campus (call 206-897-8939 for exact location and to register). $15. 7-8:30 p.m. Wed., May 11.

Within the Silence: Share the Courage This multimedia program on the internment of Japanese Americans during World War II features Seattle children's author Ken Mochizuki. Central Library, 1000 Fourth Ave., 206-386-4636. Free. 7 p.m. Wed., May 11.